The November 6th General Election is approaching fast. Of course we all know that this is an important election from the Presidential race to the sheriff’s election. For the first time in nearly 40 years, Atascosa County will have a new Sheriff bringing changes to the department. I feel very confident that I have the experience, qualifications, commitment and the vision to be your Sheriff and assure that the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office is the best it can be. As sheriff, I will strive to make the necessary adjustments and changes in policies and procedures to successfully lead the sheriff’s office into the ever-changing time we currently live in. With the rapid growth in our county, it’s essential that public safety be at the utmost professional level and the protection of our citizens be a top priority. At the same time I will continue the “small town” open door policy and treat the public fairly with a focus to make Atascosa County a safe place to live and raise a family.

If you’re a registered voter, you should have received your new yellow voter’s registration card. If you haven’t, maybe due to an address change, you can call the Election Administration Office at 830-769-1472 or go by in person at 914 Main Street in Jourdanton to inquire about your voter’s registration status. If you are not currently registered, you have until October 6th to get registered in order to vote in the General Election.

If I, or my campaign, can be of any assistance or if you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 830-570-7798. I’m sincerely asking for your vote and support for Sheriff in the November 6th General Election.

I would like to thank all my supporters who went to vote in the Republican Primary. It was a great win and I truly appreciate your support and your overwhelming vote of confidence. We enjoyed a lead in the Early Voting with 73% of the vote that held up with Election Day tallies.

I also want to thank my hard working campaign staff and volunteers that helped make this possible. We will continue to work hard towards the General Election on November 6th. I want to serve all the citizens of Atascosa County as their next Sheriff. Thank you and God bless.

The 2012 Primary has finally been set for Tuesday, May 29th. Your new voter registration cards are now being prepared and will be mailed out in the near future. If you’re not registered to vote, you must register by April 29th in order to vote in the Primary.

If you are not sure of your voter registration status, contact the Election Administration Office at 830-769-1472 or go by the County Annex II building at 914 Main Street in Jourdanton.

Early voting will be held at this location beginning Monday, May 14th and run through Friday, May 25th between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Early voting will also be held on Saturday, May 19th between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at 914 Main Street in Jourdanton. (Click here for map.)

The 2012 Primary originally slated for March 6th was moved to April 3rd due to a lawsuit filed over congressional redistricting lines. It now looks as if the primary may get moved again. We will know more soon. New voter registration cards will be mailed out in the near future. If you are not registered to vote, you must register at least thirty (30) days prior to the election. If you are not sure of your voter registration status, contact the Election Administration Office at 830-769-1472 or go by the County Annex II building at 914 Main Street in Jourdanton. Early voting will also be held at this location prior to election day. We will keep you updated on this web site as to when the primary will be held.

I humbly ask for your vote in the upcoming Republican Primary. With your help we can progress into the 21st century with a professionally operated sheriff’s office that all citizens of this county can be proud of.

We all know how important our right to vote is and that there will be several very important elections this coming year, beginning with the Presidential race on down to the local level. For the first time in nearly 40 years, Atascosa County will have a new County Sheriff. The responsibilities of this office and the ever increasing work load and changes in the law, are something that we all need to keep in mind in selecting a new sheriff. The sheriff must possess the proper education, experience, qualifications and the ability and desire to represent all citizens of the county and properly enforce our laws. With this in mind, I would like to encourage all eligible voters to cast their vote in the 2012 elections. I am running for sheriff on the Republican ticket and I would sincerely like to ask for your vote and support.
My office door has always been open for everyone and I will continue this practice as your Sheriff. If you would like to speak with me, you may contact me at 830-570-7798 or at 830-769-2755 or by email at Davidsowardcampaign@yahoo.com or at Laparita1997@aol.com.

If you wish to help in my campaign in any way or if you would like a yard sign, please feel free to email me or contact me at one of the phone numbers above.